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NASA will announce the four-person crew for the Artemis III mission on June 9th. The mission has been reconfigured from a lunar landing to a near-Earth orbit system verification flight to address technical bottlenecks.
虎嗅 · 111d ago
Beijing Space Pioneer Technology has completed a 100 million RMB Pre-A funding round to accelerate the development of its 'CYZ1' manned spaceship. The funds will support core system R&D and ground testing.
36氪 · 112d ago
Experts at the 'Cape of Good Hope' salon discussed the shift in satellite management from ground-based control to autonomous 'space intelligent driving.' By utilizing computational imaging and lightweight AI models, satellites can now perform real-time environmental perception and mission planning.
36氪 · 112d ago
Blue Origin has received FAA clearance to launch 48 of Amazon's Kuiper broadband satellites using the New Glenn rocket. This mission follows a previous launch failure and marks a critical step in building out Amazon's satellite internet constellation.
GeekWire · 115d ago
SpaceX is marketing its upcoming IPO by framing the company as an AI-focused entity targeting a $26.5 trillion market. This strategy aims to shift investor perception from a traditional aerospace firm to a high-growth AI powerhouse.
Bloomberg Technology · 118d ago
SpaceX successfully launched the V3 Starship, featuring significant upgrades to the Raptor 3 engines and structural design. Despite a failed booster recovery and a mid-flight engine shutdown, the mission demonstrated critical progress toward orbital capability.
虎嗅 · 119d ago
A group of industry experts from Surf Air, SpaceX, and xAI are launching a blank check company. The SPAC aims to acquire and take a private space-sector company public to capitalize on growing industry demand.
Bloomberg Technology · 122d ago
SiChuang Aerospace, a private Chinese manufacturer, secured millions in funding to scale its one-stop manufacturing capabilities for rocket engines, including thrust chambers and turbopumps.
36氪 · 127d ago
Sun Yat-sen University successfully tested the 'Yixian-3' rocket, achieving vertical takeoff and vertical landing (VTVL) capabilities. The project was developed by a student-led team in collaboration with industry partners to advance reusable rocket technology.
IT之家 · 128d ago
An aerospace-grade embedded OS based on OpenEuler has successfully launched and is operating on a commercial satellite. This marks the first time an OpenEuler-based system has been deployed in a space-grade payload environment.
IT之家 · 128d ago
Founded by a team of 00-generation entrepreneurs, Lieyu Aerospace has developed a prototype liquid oxygen-methane engine using an electric pump cycle. The company aims to provide dedicated launch services for small satellites, targeting a 75% reduction in launch costs compared to current industry averages.
36氪 · 128d ago
The Rocket Report discusses Artemis III rocket preparations. SpaceX is positioning itself as an AI company.
Ars Technica · 148d ago
Galactic Energy's Zhushenxing-1, a medium-to-large reusable liquid rocket, is scheduled for its maiden flight in late August. The mission aims to complete basic orbital insertion without attempting first-stage recovery.
IT之家 · 47d ago
Boeing is making steady progress on redesigning the Starliner's propulsion system following a failed crewed test flight. The company is currently coordinating with NASA to secure a launch window for a cargo mission.
虎嗅 · 51d ago
The article analyzes the aging state of the US Air Force fleet, with many aircraft expected to serve for nearly a century. It discusses the design longevity of iconic planes like the B-52 and C-130 and the challenges of future replacement.
虎嗅 · 54d ago
India has achieved a significant milestone as its first privately-developed rocket successfully reached orbit on its maiden flight. This historic achievement marks a new era for the country's private space sector.
Ars Technica · 62d ago
COMAC has signed a purchase agreement for 20 C909 aircraft with Cambodia National Airlines. Additionally, a strategic cooperation memorandum was signed with the Cambodian State Secretariat of Civil Aviation to collaborate on aviation safety and talent development.
36氪 · 62d ago
Russia is developing a reusable rocket program intended to compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9. Initial flight tests, similar to the early Grasshopper vertical takeoff and landing trials, are targeted for 2028.
Ars Technica · 64d ago
The commercial aerospace sector is experiencing significant volatility as market expectations often exceed current technical and operational realities. Investors are increasingly cautious about the gap between industry hype and actual delivery.
钛媒体 · 64d ago
Blue Origin has introduced a more generous equity incentive scheme to retain talent and compete with the wealth-building opportunities at SpaceX. The plan includes a rare non-compete clause, reflecting the intense competition for aerospace engineering talent.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 64d ago
SpaceX halted the latest Starship launch attempt after several engines failed to ignite during the startup sequence. The team is currently offloading propellant and preparing for a new attempt in the coming days.
Ars Technica · 64d ago
The JF-22 wind tunnel enables testing of hypersonic aircraft and spaceplanes by simulating flight speeds of 10 km/s and temperatures of 20,000K. This facility is critical for advancing global travel technologies.
Pandaily · 65d ago
Hanfa Changkong has raised nearly 100 million RMB to develop a 400kW-class core engine platform for civil aviation, targeting the gap in the domestic low-altitude economy market. The platform supports turboshaft, turboprop, and turbo-electric configurations for drones and eVTOLs.
36氪 · 65d ago
Boeing has officially opened a new production line in Everett, Washington, to increase 737 MAX output. This marks the first time in 50 years that 737s are being produced outside of the Renton facility.
IT之家 · 66d ago
The article discusses the engineering challenges and mechanisms involved in rocket recovery, focusing on the technical difficulty of landing and capturing aerospace vehicles.
虎嗅 · 66d ago
NASA's X-59 research aircraft has achieved significant speed and altitude milestones. The project aims to prove that supersonic flight can be achieved without the disruptive sonic boom, potentially opening new markets for passenger travel.
Digital Trends · 67d ago
The China National Space Administration has officially released the third batch of guidelines for reusable launch vehicle research projects. Enterprises and institutions are invited to review requirements and submit applications.
36氪 · 67d ago
SpaceX is scheduled to conduct the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket later this week. The mission aims to subject the vehicle to higher pressure conditions and deploy new Starlink satellites into orbit.
Ars Technica · 67d ago
Industry officials are raising concerns about the availability of SpaceX's Crew Dragon, citing a critical need for additional crew vehicles in the United States. The reliance on a single provider is viewed as a potential risk.
Ars Technica · 68d ago
The CASC Long March 10B rocket has successfully demonstrated net recovery capabilities, marking a major milestone for state-owned reusable space flight. This development forces private aerospace companies to re-evaluate their competitive strategy in the face of state-led innovation.
Pandaily · 68d ago